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Actor Quotes

The craft, nerves, and quiet discipline of acting.

These actor quotes capture the appeal of the work itself over the discomfort of interviews, the rehearsal room as the real proving ground, and the personal risk of choosing acting as a career in the first place. See Character for more on building a role.

I resisted being an actor for some time.

Quotes by Henry Hopper

I've wanted to be an actor ever since I was a little boy.

Quotes by Henry Darrow

I'm the kind of actor who has ventured into escaping from me.

Quotes by Helena Bonham Carter

A film actor is just a victim of directors and editors.

Quotes by Helena Bonham Carter

I don't think any actor wants their children to follow them into the profession.

Quotes by Helena Bonham Carter

I watched movies and thought, 'I want to be in movies,' and wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Heather Graham

If I was just considered a looker and wasn't considered an actor, where would I be in 10 or 20 years from now?

Quotes by Heather Matarazzo

Then I got out of the service, and I was going to be a Shakespearean actor.

Quotes by Harvey Korman

From the time I was a child, I wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Harshvardhan Rane

I think every actor should direct at least once and vice versa.

Quotes by Hart Bochner

Peter Mullan is the least method actor around.

Quotes by Harry Lloyd

My journey has been that of a character actor.

Quotes by Harry Carey, Jr.

All my friends were going off to be professionals, and I said I wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Harrison Ford

When the curtain falls, the best thing an actor can do is to go away.

Quotes by Harold MacMillan

Harold Lloyd was not a comedian. But he was the finest actor to play a comedian that I ever saw.

Quotes by Hal Roach

From about ten, I knew I wanted to be an actor, and I started doing vocal shows and stuff.

Quotes by Hale Appleman

As an actor, my No. 1 focus was to be on the same page with the writer, director, and producers.

Quotes by Haaz Sleiman

Music is a very big part of my preparation as an actor.

Quotes by Hailee Steinfeld

I'm always wishing for more intrigue and meaty stuff to do as an actor.

Quotes by Gustaf Skarsgard

I came to New York to be an actor and I became a film producer first.

Quotes by Griffin Dunne

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these quotes reveal about the life of an actor?
They touch on the simple joy of the work itself, the contrast between acting and being interviewed, the importance of rehearsal, and how big a personal shift becoming an actor can be. For more reflections on identity, see our Being quotes.
Is there a quote about enjoying the work of acting itself?
Yes — it says, "One of the things I enjoyed the most is just working as an actor."
Does one quote compare acting to being interviewed?
Yes. It says, "I believe it's easier to be an actor. Somehow, interviewing seems to be intrusive on people's lives." For more on the craft of acting, check out our Character quotes.
Is there a quote about the importance of rehearsal?
Yes — it states, "The rehearsal is where it all happens for an actor." If you enjoy quotes about dedication to a craft, our Always quotes are worth a look.
Does one quote describe becoming an actor as a big life change?
Yes, it says, "My becoming an actor was a massive shift for me, and a terrifying one." For more on embracing big life changes, see our Good quotes.

Browse Being or Good for more perspectives on performance and identity.